Topic: 38 Trunk Seal Install


john38coupe    -- 07-23-2012 @ 12:18 PM
  Just purchased a new "Drake" trunk seal. There were no instructions when received and I called Drakes and they had no "no one with expertise on how to install", which I found interesting. Therefore, I'm looking for guidance on proper install. I purchased part #78-713540, page 422 (photo)of Drake's latest catalog. My obvious question is what side sits flat in the channel bottom and does that flap (extra piece on the top-left side in photo go over a side of the channel or remain inside the channel??? Appreciate any info.


TomO    -- 07-23-2012 @ 2:26 PM
  The fat part of the seal goes in the channel and the flap hangs over the side. Just put glue on the flap, this gives a better seal.

Here is a link to Dennis Carpenter's catalog with a drawing of how the seal goes in.

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~dyndetail~Z5Z5Z50000024q~Z5Z5Z545511~P25.00~~~~S3K110XJ5S71143210250H~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z50000024Q#

Tom


john38coupe    -- 07-24-2012 @ 3:56 PM
  Thanks Tom,
I found my original and understand how to install. Thanks for the response.


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